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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,106, 16,660.08 and 2,898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,106, 16,660.08 and 2,898 is: 4,347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,106 : 16,660.08 = 2,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,106/16,660.08 = 2,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,106x = 16,660.08 × 2,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,106x = 48,280,911.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,280,911.84/11,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.28

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